I got 200 pages into this and failed to see the appeal. Could you explain what you found to be so inspiring in it? To me it seemed to drag on and on, was filled with abstraction, and it just couldn't relate to any of the characters.

Walk Prince Arthur street east to La Fontaine Park. Then come back west on Duluth. The parc is nice, and those are my two favorite streets in the city. If you have a few bucks, stop for a drink or a bite to eat at one of the many bakeries and cafes. Enjoy the sun!

Don Quixote is the first real modern novel. This is because Quixote, and his project as a whole, exemplifies what it means to be a modern individual. He is fully autonomous, as creates himself from nothing, without regard for the social conditions of his own time. He learns everything he knows from books, as opposed to practice. Finally, another "modern" aspect of his project is his fetishization for the rules that govern chivalry, rather than the consequences of his actions.

This is a great idea until you think about it holistically. Of course it makes sense to analyze the demand for your product, but what about the supply side? Most sellers on Ebay use this rule of thumb, so it leads to a large portion of listings ending at these times, meaning: more competition and ultimately, the same price. The market has a way of evening out!